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DG03 NYC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 146,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 146,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is very rusty

screw in spare tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 87,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,310 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 63,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,570 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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DG03 NYC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG03 NYC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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